When my parents fled the Bay Area to retire to the serene hills surrounding Placerville, California, our family quickly developed new traditions, the favorite of which was visiting Apple Hill in the fall. Representing over 50 local, family farms, the Apple Hill Growers are dedicated to supporting agriculture in their community. Founded in 1964 with […]
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The term forest bathing conjures up all sorts of images when you mention the words forest, bathing and Sonoma County, California in one sentence. Forest bathing in Sonoma County is about going for a slow walk in a forest. The term Shinrin-Yoku means forest medicine or the medicine of being in the forest, and originates
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This post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion San Francisco is a devout foodie town, not only will you find a dizzying array of restaurants, but also a wide spectrum of Farmers’ Markets. Over the decades, Farmers’ Markets have evolved from the utilitarian purpose of selling veggies hauled in by farmers around the state, to
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If you are looking to escape the bright lights and congested city traffic, head to Mendocino County. You’ll feel your shoulders relax when you enter the majestic canopy of California redwoods on the highway. Once you drive past the charming village of Mendocino, you’ll enter into Fort Bragg, home to the Skunk Train and next
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On a beautiful fall day in the Bay Area, there are not many better ways to spend a Sunday afternoon than a quick trip to California wine country. My boyfriend, Michael, and I were invited to visit Ladera Vineyards for wine tasting in St. Helena. We met personally with Managing Partner, Kacey Stotesbery, to enjoy
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San Francisco knows how to throw a New Year’s Eve party, but with so many to choose from, which hotel package will you choose? Downtown will explode with revelers this December 31st as all the stalwart hotels offer decadent events to ring in the New Year with much pomp, glitz, and glitter. Plus a lot
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